Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



[Gilbert A. Chancellor]

Dallas Morning News
December 18, 1885
Page: 2

Wortham

Wortham, Dec. 17 - ...
  The venerable Gilbert A. Chancellor died at the age of 84 years yesterday.  
He was one of the most honorable citizens of this county and a devoted member
of the Primitive Baptist Church.

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The Fairfield Recorder - January 8, 1886 edition

The Oldest Resident Gone

We failed to learn in time to mention in our last issue of the death of Mr.
Gilbert Chancellor, an old and esteemed citizen of the county, who died at his
residence near Woodland a few days before Christmas. Mr. Chancellor was one of
the pioneers of Freestone, having moved to this county from Butler County
Alabama about 33 years ago. He was about 90 years old and was thought to be the
oldest white man in the county. He was a high toned, honorable gentleman,
esteemed by all who knew him. We have been unable so far to get any further
particulars of his life.